Modal Electronics ARGON8M Wavetable Synthesiser Module

Leaning on the heritage of our legendary OO series synthesisers, ARGON8M is a modern wavetable synth for music performers, producers and sound designers. With it’s transparent and rich sound, an array of realtime controls, full MPE support, a clear structured user interface and integrated performance tools, ARGON8M is a unique instrument, designed to deliver an unmatched sonic experience. The sleek desktop/rackmount aluminium enclosure design fits on every table or in every rack. MODALapp gives easy access to all ARGON8M functions and runs on macOS/Windows/iOS/iPadOS and Android devices and is also available in AU/VST3 plug-in formats as MODALplugin. Features Perform with unique wavetable sounds, ranging from lush pads, soaring leads, moving soundscapes and earth shuttering basses Explore the exciting sonic options of a complex 8-voice wavetable engine with 4 oscillators per voice Create and save your own signature sonic textures with morphable waveforms, analogue-style morphable filter, an immersive modulation matrix and flexible digital effects Bring performance to a new level with MPE support, the integrated 512-note Realtime/Step Sequencer, 32-step programmable Arpeggiator and hugely powerful Animation Lanes Integrate ARGON8M into your production and live performances thanks to its stylish desktop/rackmount aluminium chassis and the full-size MIDI connections and the 3.5mm Sync Ins and Outs Access all synthesiser functions and update ARGON8M via the free MODALapp, available on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android and AU/VST3 Specifications Polyphony: True 8 voice polyphonic MPE: Supports MPE-compatible MIDI controllers, allowing you to apply polyphonic control and expression to individual notes Oscillators: 32 high-resolution wavetable oscillators, 4 per voice 120 carefully crafted wavetables split into 24 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets Additional PWM bank and 3 noise/modulation banks accessible on Oscillator 2 32 static wavetable modifiers including, de-rez, wave folders, waveshapers, phase shapers and rectify can be applied to the 120 wavetables to give a mind-boggling array of permutations and new waveshapes. 8 types of oscillator modifier including Phase Mod (FM), Ring Mod, Amp Mod, Hard Sync and Windowed Sync Voice Drift and Width controls that help to create massive stereo soundscapes Filter: 2-pole state variable filters, 4 Filter types – ‘Standard’ filters are based on the resonant filter found in other Modal synthesisers and ‘Classic’ with a more rounded character and a softer resonance response. Modulation: 3 dedicated envelope generators for AMP, MOD and FILTER that can be accessed independently or all three simultaneously including negative (reverse) versions and multiple envelope curve options 2 Audio rate LFO’s with tempo sync (one poly, one global). Polyphonic LFO can sync to frequency divisions 8 assignable modulation slots and 4 additional fixed modulation routings for common assignments with 11 modulation sources and 52 modulation destinations Sequencer and Arpeggiator: Polyphonic Real-time sequencer with 512 notes and four recordable/editable parameter animations (Delay FX, LFO’s, sequencer and arpeggiator can be either clocked internally or externally) Polyphonic Step Sequencer with 64 steps, 8 notes per step, 4 lanes of Parameter-Lock style animation, Step Input mode, multiple playback modes including gate modes and rest function Built-In sophisticated programmable arpeggiator of 32 steps with rest capability with up to 2048 steps before repeating FX: Waveshaping distortion 3 incredibly powerful independent and user-configurable stereo FX engines for Chorus, Phaser, Flanger (Pos), Flanger (Neg), Tremolo, LoFi, Rotary, Stereo Delay, Ping-Pong Delay, X-Over Delay and Reverb that can be arranged in any order User Memory: 500 patch memories, all fully editable and ships with 300 factory programs 100 sequencer presets that can be linked to any patch for quickly loading arrangements 100 FX presets 4 Quick Recall slots accessible from the panel for quickly loading your favourite patches Controls and Performance: 13 switched encoders, 13 encoders, 9 buttons 4-axis joystick that can be assigned to a huge range of modulation destinations and virtually ‘locked’ when desired Multiple keyboard modes, Mono, Poly, Unison 2, unison 4, unison 8, Stack 2 and Stack 4 Glide/Portamento with both legato and staccato modes Chord Invert control to easily create chord inversions and variations Inputs and Outputs: 6.35 mm / 1/4? TS dual-mono line outputs 6.35 mm / 1/4? TRS headphone output 3.5 mm / 1/8? TRS stereo audio input MIDI DIN In and Out 3.5 mm / 1/8? TS Analogue clock sync In and Out Class compliant MIDI over USB connection 6.35 mm / 1/4? TRS expression pedal input 6.35 mm / 1/4? TS sustain pedal input Enclosure and Display: Tabletop-style enclosure, brackets for 19? 3U rackmount included (requires 1U free space above or right-angled connectors) 1.54-inch large OLED display for instant visual feedback at all times of playing/editing Power: DC-9.0V – 1.5A centre-positive Editor Software: Free MODALapp software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android MODALapp can also be run within your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), with VST3 and AU versions available Dimensions (L x W x H): 384 x 127 x 81 mm / 15.1? x 5? x 3.2? Weight: 2.1 kg / 4.6 lbs Watch: Introducing Modal Argon8 - 8 voice polyphonic wavetable synthesiser